what is this hood?

[bananamafia]

can anyone enlighten me as to what this hood is?

[Composite]

dunno mate...but I bet some Clever Trousers could identify the Tunic / Buttons so at least you'd have a nationality....sadly that ain't me! :-)

Good luck!

[bananamafia]

Thanks mate. It's a light infantry button.
So he's in a british uniform, it's a weird looking thing isn't it.

[Composite]

Yep....it’s either for use on a Nuclear Sub Conning Tower....or in an early plane.....or made specifically for someone with a huge left ear.......maybe....

[MedicalAmmunitionCrate]

I never saw this before, but I am going to assume it is an experimental hood for cold weather, flying, or something along those lines.



There were plenty of experimental items made in the war, and I cannot count how many different things i've seen. Perhaps this is the only photograph and information of this hood left? I haven't a clue what it is besides the thought I gave above.

[BlackCat1982]

I can't comment on the hood, but I am not sure that this photo is original?

[Anderson]

Perhaps part of experimental gas or chemical protection? With face visor/ respirator missing. Just a guess.

[Chopperman]

Anyone remember this scene from "The Guns of Navarone" ?